Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (Pre & Post-Award

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist IV (pre and post award). Must be able to perform pre-post award accounting for clinical trials, this includes budget negotiations. Will work with Industry Sponsors, and Foundation. Will prepare and meet regularly with faculty/supervisor to go over financials. Serves as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff. Participates as a mentor and provides cross-training, as necessary

Performs pre- and post-award accounting duties for very complex grants and contracts. Prepares, negotiates, and monitors very complex grants, contracts, subcontracts, and budgets. Prepares complex government applications and reports and interprets policy and procedure. Monitors account activity, performs internal audits, processes budget modifications, analyzes financials, and reviews routine reports. Develops and implements accounting techniques and procedures for operational improvements and assists with managing special projects and preparing operating budgets.

Project Monitoring, Project Administration, Ensure Compliance with grant requirements, managing timelines and deliverables, Prepares Financial reports/documents.

Mostly sedentary. Must be able to get around a university setting.

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